Behind-the-Scenes Workings of God

Let’s look at the confirming presence of God in the details of Mary’s life.  Her family, even when they had no knowledge of the behind-the-scenes workings of prophecy and purpose in their lives, dwelled in Nazareth.  I’m certain that Mary’s parents had no idea their grandchild would be the Messiah!  Perhaps one, if not several generations had made the choice to live or continue to live in Nazareth (which means the guarded one), but it is certain that God was working with all details to position Mary for destiny.  She was called to conceive and bear the ultimate gift of God to man.  Luke 1:30-34,”Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.  And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.  He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.’  And Mary said to the angel, ‘How shall this be . . .’” (RSV)  Even in the midst of this angelic visitation and undeniably Divine encounter, still Mary asked for more information, more understanding to confirm the next steps in her life. —Kathy

Kathy is speaking at Kingdom Congress March 6, 2020.